Multimeter: Introduction
Functionality, precision, accuracy, resolution, range
Voltage, current, resistance
Volt - Amperometric method
Operating principles of the oscilloscope:
The input stage
Voltage and current probes
The triggers
The methods of acquisition
Practical test of visualization of an electrical signal using an oscilloscope.
Notes on the main families of voltage converters
Learning Objectives
Use of the most common laboratory instruments such as the Multimeter, the Oscilloscope and the wattmeter.
Hints about the main families of current and voltage probes.
Most common power conversion families.
Teaching Methods
Class Lessons and laboratory training
Type of Assessment
Laboratory practical test and written report
Course program
Introduction to using the Multimeter:
Multimeter Definition and Functionalities
Multimeter features: Accuracy, resolution, range
Voltage Measurement
Current measurement
Resistance measurement
Short circuit test
Volt - Amperometric method
Operating principles of the oscilloscope:
The input stage
The probes
The triggers
The methods of acquisition
Practical test of visualization of an electrical signal using an oscilloscope.
Ints on the main families of voltage converters:
AC - AC
DC - DC
DC - AC
AC - DC
• Excercise on te use of the multimeter
• Exercise on the use of low voltage measurement systems
• Exercise using the Wattmeter and the bench power supply
• Exercise using the wattmeter on AC loads
• Exercise on DC-DC voltage converters
• Support for the preparation of the final paper